form8k-425.htm



UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 

 
FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): October 31, 2013
 

 
LENDER PROCESSING SERVICES, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)


Delaware
001-34005
26-1547801
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification Number)

601 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida
 
32204
(Addresses of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code:  (904) 854-5100

Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
 

 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 


 
 
 

 

 
Item 8.01. Other Events.

On October 31, 2013, Lender Processing Services, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that it has scheduled a meeting date for a special meeting of its stockholders to consider and vote on, among other things, a proposal to approve and adopt the previously announced merger agreement, dated as of May 28, 2013, between the Company, Fidelity National Financial, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“FNF”), and Lion Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a subsidiary of FNF, providing for the acquisition of the Company by FNF.  A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
 
Certain statements in this communication regarding the proposed acquisition of LPS by FNF, the expected timetable for completing the transaction, benefits and synergies of the transaction, future opportunities for the combined company and products and any other statements regarding FNF’s and LPS’ future expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, financial conditions, assumptions or future events or performance that are not historical facts are “forward-looking” statements made within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are often, but not always, made through the use of words or phrases such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “should,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “expect(s),” “estimate(s),” “project(s),” “positioned,” “strategy,” “outlook” and similar expressions. All such forward-looking statements involve estimates and assumptions that are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed in the statements. Among the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements are the following: the ability to consummate the proposed transaction; the ability to obtain requisite regulatory and stockholder approval and the satisfaction of other conditions to the consummation of the proposed transaction; the ability of FNF to successfully integrate LPS’ operations and employees and realize anticipated synergies and cost savings; the potential impact of the announcement or consummation of the proposed transaction on relationships, including with employees, suppliers, customers and competitors; FNF and LPS are subject to intense competition and increased competition is expected in the future; LPS’ ability to adapt its services to changes in technology or the marketplace; the impact of changes in the level of real estate activity (including, among others, loan originations, and refinancings in particular, and foreclosures) on demand for certain of LPS’ services; LPS’ ability to maintain and grow its relationship with its customers; the effects of LPS’ substantial leverage on its ability to make acquisitions and invest in its business; the level of scrutiny being placed on participants in the foreclosure business; risks associated with federal and state enforcement proceedings, inquiries and examinations currently underway or that may be commenced in the future with respect to LPS’ default management operations, and with civil litigation relating to these matters; changes to the laws, rules and regulations that regulate LPS’ businesses as a result of the current economic and financial environment; changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; the impact of any potential defects, development delays, installation difficulties or system failures on LPS’ business and reputation; and risks associated with protecting information security and privacy. Additional information concerning these and other factors can be found in LPS’ and FNF’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including LPS’ and FNF’s most recent Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and the  proxy statement/prospectus included in the Registration Statement on Form S-4 that FNF has filed with the SEC in connection with the merger, which was declared effective by the SEC on October 31, 2013.  FNF and LPS assume no obligation to update the information in this communication, except as otherwise required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof and LPS undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
Additional Information and Where to Find It
 
This communication may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of the proposed acquisition of LPS by FNF. In connection with the proposed acquisition, LPS and FNF have filed relevant materials with the SEC, including FNF’s registration statement on Form S-4 that included a proxy statement of LPS that also constitutes a prospectus of FNF relating to the proposed transaction.  The registration statement was declared effective by the SEC on October 31, 2013 . Investors and security holders are urged to read all relevant documents filed with the SEC, including the definitive proxy statement/prospectus, because they contain important information about the proposed transaction. Investors and security holders are able to obtain the documents free of charge at the SEC’s website, http://www.sec.gov, or for free from LPS by contacting Nancy Murphy, LPS Vice President, Investor Relations, 904-854-8640, Nancy.Murphy@lpsvcs.com, or for free from FNF by contacting Daniel Kennedy Murphy, FNF Senior Vice President and Treasurer, 904-854-8120, dkmurphy@fnf.com.
 
Participants in Solicitation
 
FNF and its directors, executive officers and certain employees, and LPS and its directors, executive officers and certain employees, may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the holders of LPS common stock in respect of the proposed transaction. Information about LPS’ directors and executive officers is set forth in the proxy statement for LPS’ 2013 Annual Meeting of stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 9, 2013. To the extent holdings of LPS securities have changed since the amounts contained in the proxy statement for LPS’ 2013 Annual Meeting of stockholders, such changes have been or will be reflected on Statements of Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC. Information about FNF’s directors and executive officers is set forth in the proxy statement for FNF’s 2013 Annual Meeting of stockholders, which was filed with the SEC on April 12, 2013. To the extent holdings of FNF securities have changed since the amounts contained in the proxy statement for FNF’s 2013 Annual Meeting of stockholders, such changes have been or will be reflected on Statements of Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC. Investors may obtain additional information regarding the interest of such participants by reading FNF’s registration statement on Form S-4 regarding the proposed acquisition that includes a proxy statement of LPS. The registration statement was declared effective by the SEC on October 31, 2013. These documents may be obtained free of charge from the SEC’s website http://www.sec.gov, or from LPS and FNF using the contact information above.
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
Non-Solicitation
 
This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
 
 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.
 
     
Exhibit
 
Description
99.1
 
Press Release issued by LPS, dated October 31, 2013.
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
SIGNATURE
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
Date: October 31, 2013
LENDER PROCESSING SERVICES, INC.
 
       
 
By:
/s/ Thomas L. Schilling  
    Thomas L. Schilling  
    Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer   
       
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
EXHIBIT INDEX
 
     
Exhibit
 
Description
99.1
 
Press Release issued by LPS, dated October 31, 2013.